Deputy Fanil Sarvarov hit the target

Russian media, confirming the information with reference to the Investigative Committee (IC), reported that Fanil Sarvarov, head of the operational training department of the Russian Armed Forces, was the victim of the explosion that occurred on Yasenevaya Street in Moscow. According to IC representatives, the main version of the assassination attempt is linked to Ukrainian intelligence agencies. The IC announced the start of an investigation and noted that further details would remain subject to clarification until confirmation from other sources arrives.

Context

Incidents involving attempts to kill senior officers among Russian military personnel regularly appear in the media, and investigative authorities' statements usually follow.